Archive for September 3, 2020
Catholic students offer support after arson at University of Delaware Jewish center
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Newark, Delaware was damaged by arson in the late evening hours of Aug.... Read more
German Catholic bishop criticizes ‘Synodal Way’ draft text on role of women
A Catholic bishop has sharply criticized a text produced by the German Church’s “Synodal Way” forum on the role of... Read more
'I hope to be able to inspire': Meet Australia's 36-year-old ambassador to the Holy See
Australia’s new ambassador to the Holy See is a 36-year-old mother of two with a passion for youth outreach. Read more
Pope Francis: science and faith together can protect environment
Pope Francis said Thursday that science and faith together can help humanity to overcome ecological crises. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of Cardinal Simonis
Pope Francis offered his condolences Thursday after Dutch Cardinal Adrianus Simonis died at the age of 88. Read more
Vatican official: Human fraternity is the Christian response to identity politics
The secretary of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue has argued that as tribalism and identity politics increase, the... Read more
Kamala Harris quizzed judicial nominees over Christian adoption and faith values
Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris questioned a judicial nominee over his affiliation with a Christian adoption agency, and another about... Read more
Spend Labor Day in solidarity with the poor, US bishops say
The U.S. bishops’ conference is encouraging solidarity, charity and compassion for low-income and essential workers during the upcoming Labor Day... Read more
New York parish anti-racism pledge prompts controversy
A New York priest said his parish added a “pledge for racial justice” to Masses as part of its anti-racism... Read more
Pope Francis says Amazon synod was for discernment, not fighting on married priests
Pope Francis did not approve a proposal to ordain married men in the Amazon region because the idea was discussed,... Read more
New York bishops urge Cuomo to remember the poor
The bishops of New York have spoken out against proposed cuts in the New York State budget, urging Gov. Andrew... Read more
AG to be honored at virtual Catholic prayer breakfast
The 2020 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) will be streamed online on Sept. 23 the organization announced on Wednesday. The... Read more
San Francisco ministry to share Catholic teaching on end-of-life
The Archdiocese of San Francisco is set to begin training volunteers who will help parishes support Catholics in making end-of-life... Read more
Catholics thank drug company for switching to ethical polio vaccine
Catholic leaders in the U.S. have welcomed the news that one of the world’s biggest vaccine producers has decided to... Read more
Shrine in memory of aborted children dedicated in Mexico
The Mexican pro-life association Los Inocentes de María (Mary’s Innocent Ones) dedicated a shrine in Guadalajara last month in memory... Read more
Trump says second term will 'fight' for unborn children in letter to pro-lifers
President Donald Trump on Thursday released a letter addressed to “pro-life leaders and activists” indicating his intention to advance legislative... Read more
